Ralph Vaughan Williams, the composer, began violin lessons at age seven and later switched to viola, feeling he had the makings of a good string player.
Instruments
The organ at Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon, is an Edwardian-style instrument built by J.W. Walker & Sons, which David Briggs describes as one of the finest handed down in virtually original condition.
Recording & Production
The organ at Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon, where this album was recorded, was completely restored in 2010 with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Composer Biography
Vaughan Williams became an organist at St. Barnabas, Guildford Road, South Lambeth, in 1895, a position he held until 1899 when the church insisted on his taking communion.
Composer Biography
Vaughan Williams's family insisted he become an organist if he pursued music, despite his established atheism.
Performer Biography
David Briggs obtained his FRCO diploma at age 17, winning all prizes and the Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
Performer Biography
David Briggs, the organist on this album, is known for his brilliant organ transcriptions of symphonic music by composers like Mahler, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky.
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